Ruth R.
TEDx Speaker| Bestselling Author|Consultant and Executive Coach |Former Nonprofit CEO at RuthRathblott.com
Leadership
Education: Goucher College - Boston University
New York, NY, USA
Biography
Ruth Rathblott, MSW, is an expert on inclusion and belonging, a TEDx speaker, a best-selling author, and an award-winning former nonprofit leader.
Born with a limb difference, Ruth hid her left hand, and her true self, for 25 years. Her journey to unhide inspired her first book, Singlehandedly, motivating thousands to embrace their uniqueness and find their freedom. Her second book, Unhide & Seek, turns the tables and asks us to do the work in discovering what we are hiding and provides a guide for us to unhide.
As the founder of a speaking, coaching, and consulting business based in New York City., Ruth energizes audiences and mentors individuals to achieve higher level performance and boulder contributions. Ruth's leadership has earned accolades, such as the Smart CEO Brava! Award and a profile in the New York Times' Corner Office column. She serves on the Lucky Fin Project and Goucher College boards, continuing her mission to foster acceptance, belonging, and connection.
ruthrathblott.com.
TEDx: When I Stopped Hiding, I Found Freedom
https://youtu.be/9W3FtgvjC-4
Author of the bestselling books:
Singlehandedly.Learning to Unhide and Embrace Connection.
https://geni.us/singlehandedly
Unhide & Seek. Live Your Best Life. Do Your Best Work.
https://geni.us/UnhideAndSeek
Passion
Hiding and Unhiding
Adventure Travel and Theater.
Connection. Difference.
Our differences bring us together.
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I am willing to travel
More than 100 miles
When it comes to payments
I generally get paid for speaking but make exceptions
Topics
Best Story
Living as a con artist. I spent 25 years of my life in hiding--- hiding my limb difference, a missing left hand, by presenting myself as someone with two hands, when in fact I was born with only one. I tucked it away and lost part of my uniqueness along the way. It was exhausting and lonely. And it turns out, I wasn't alone.
Most of us are hiding something-- it's universal.
How do we learn to unhide and unlock our potential and our performance? That's where I come in.
Origin Story
I work with leaders to transform cultures so that their employees can unhide, thrive, and belong.
My story speaks to how we cope with feelings of isolation, our need to feel connected to others, the ability to rise above life’s challenges, and the freedom gained from letting go of shame. I demonstrate the power of living authentically and enable the recognition that our differences are our greatest gift.